{"id":18341,"feature_order":8,"feature_code":null,"name":"Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness","type":"O","intent":"

Monitor indoor air quality issues, as well as inform and educate individuals on the quality of the indoor environment.<\/o:p><\/p>","intervention":"This WELL feature requires the ongoing measurement of contaminant data to educate and empower occupants about their environmental quality.","issue":"Types and concentrations of indoor pollutants continuously fluctuate in any indoor or outdoor environment. For example, cooking in the home can lead to a rapid spike in indoor air pollution.1<\/sup> Urban rush hours and waste-burning cause spikes in air pollution outdoors, which can directly impact indoor air quality. Some indoor air pollutants are recognized by their immediate impacts on our body, such as throat irritation or watery eyes.2,3<\/sup> However others that go undetected, are not necessarily benign. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, some health impacts like respiratory diseases, heart disease and cancer can appear years after exposure.4<\/sup>","evidence":"

Due to air quality fluctuations, it is important to install air quality sensors and detectors in every building. Because air quality can fluctuate throughout the day in every building, real-time monitoring is necessary to promptly fix any deviations in indoor quality metrics and minimize occupant exposure to pollutants. In addition to having robust and calibrated sensors, positioning them correctly plays a crucial role in the accurate assessment of air quality.<\/o:p><\/p>

Furthermore, educating occupants about the risks associated with elevated air pollutant exposures, along with actions they can take to reduce these risks, can encourage personal agency to seek out opportunities to further curb indoor pollution levels.<\/o:p><\/p>","implementation":"","impact":"","max_points":2,"concept_id":1734,"slug":"air-quality-monitoring-and-awareness-1","gbd_exists":null,"review_summary":null,"citations":"

  1. Wallace LA, Emmerich SJ, Howard-Reed C. Source Strengths of Ultrafine and Fine Particles Due to Cooking with a Gas Stove. Environ Sci Technol. 2004;38(8):2304-2311. doi:10.1021\/es0306260<\/li>
  2. Joshi S. The sick building syndrome. Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2008;12(2):61. doi:10.4103\/0019-5278.43262<\/li>
  3. Selgrade MK, Plopper CG, Gilmour MI, Conolly RB, Foos BSP. Assessing the health effects and risks associated with children\u2019s inhalation exposures - Asthma and allergy. J Toxicol Environ Heal - Part A Curr Issues. 2008;71(3):196-207. doi:10.1080\/15287390701597897<\/li>
  4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Introduction to Indoor Air Quality. https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\/introduction-indoor-air-quality.<\/li><\/ol>","deleted_at":null,"equivalency_count":1,"faq_count":3,"resource_count":0,"feature_full_name":"A08 Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness","feature_faq_name":"A08 Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness-v2","max_core_points":1.5,"parts":[{"id":30680,"name":"Install Indoor Air Monitors","part_number":1,"points":1,"possible_points":null,"core_points":0.5,"possible_core_points":null,"min_points":0,"rer_points":0.5,"wor_points":0.5,"parent_part_id":null,"feature_id":18341,"note":"

    Refer to the Performance Verification Guidebook for information on sensor\/testing requirements, required testing duration and compliance calculations.<\/p>","slug":"1-install-indoor-air-monitors-11","note_position_override":"bottom","new_core_shell":null,"existing_core_shell":null,"new_occupied":null,"existing_occupied":null,"education":null,"retail":null,"mfr":null,"others":null,"photographic_verification":0,"gbd_exists":0,"hospitality":null,"assisted_living":null,"cultural_institutions":null,"public_assembly":null,"deleted_at":null,"na_alternative":0,"na_alternative_text":null,"leed_well":1,"part_prefix":"A08.1","feature_name":"Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness","parent":null,"sub_parts":[{"id":32969,"condition":"AND","part_id":30680,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":1,"name":"All Spaces","name_plural":"all"}],"space_types_excluded":[{"id":3,"name":"Dwelling Units","name_plural":"dwelling units"},{"id":42,"name":"Guest Rooms","name_plural":"guest rooms"}],"options":[{"id":41854,"option_order":1,"name":"Sensor requirements","description":"

    The project deploys monitors with sensors that measure at least three of the following parameters in occupiable spaces in compliance with the requirements outlined in the Continuous Monitoring Protocols of the Performance Verification Guidebook:<\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":32969,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":"

    Photographs should showcase:
    \r\n1) The installed sensor.
    \r\n2) A measurement tape confirming it is within the required distance from floors, doors, windows and HVAC outlets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Quantity:
    \r\n1) At least 10% of sensors, up to a maximum of five sensors. Photographs should be distributed throughout the project and across different types of sensors (e.g., paremeters measured, manufacturer types), as applicable.<\/p>","verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120278,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    PM2.5<\/sub> or PM10<\/sub>.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120279,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    Carbon dioxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120280,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

    Carbon monoxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120281,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":4,"description":"

    Ozone.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120282,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":5,"description":"

    Nitrogen dioxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120283,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":6,"description":"

    Total VOCs. <\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120284,"option_id":41854,"requirement_order":7,"description":"

    Formaldehyde. <\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":2,"name":"On-site Photographs","chinese_name":"\u73b0\u573a\u62cd\u7167","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null},{"id":11,"name":"Letter of Assurance \u2013 Engineer","chinese_name":"\u4fdd\u8bc1\u4e66\uff0d\u5de5\u7a0b\u5e08","is_auditable":0,"scale_type":"Shareable","note":"Project teams should complete all fillable fields in the PDF for LOA approval."}],"pvgbs":[]},{"id":41855,"option_order":2,"name":"Reporting & maintenance","description":"

    The following requirement is met:<\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":32969,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120285,"option_id":41855,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    Proof of calibration or replacement is submitted every three years in accordance with the requirements of the WELL Performance Verification Guidebook.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":17,"name":"On-going Maintenance Report","chinese_name":"\u6301\u7eed\u6027\u7ef4\u62a4\u62a5\u544a","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]}]},{"id":32973,"condition":"AND","part_id":30680,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":3,"name":"Dwelling Units","name_plural":"dwelling units"},{"id":42,"name":"Guest Rooms","name_plural":"guest rooms"}],"space_types_excluded":[],"options":[{"id":41860,"option_order":1,"name":"Sensor requirements","description":"

    The project deploys monitors with sensors that measure at least three of the following parameters in occupiable spaces in compliance with the requirements outlined in the Continuous Monitoring Protocols of the Performance Verification Guidebook:<\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":32973,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120298,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    PM2.5<\/sub> or PM10<\/sub>.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120299,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    Carbon dioxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120300,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

    Carbon monoxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120301,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":4,"description":"

    Ozone.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120302,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":5,"description":"

    Nitrogen dioxide.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120303,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":6,"description":"

    Total VOCs. <\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120304,"option_id":41860,"requirement_order":7,"description":"

    Formaldehyde. <\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":2,"name":"On-site Photographs","chinese_name":"\u73b0\u573a\u62cd\u7167","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null},{"id":11,"name":"Letter of Assurance \u2013 Engineer","chinese_name":"\u4fdd\u8bc1\u4e66\uff0d\u5de5\u7a0b\u5e08","is_auditable":0,"scale_type":"Shareable","note":"Project teams should complete all fillable fields in the PDF for LOA approval."}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33096,"part_id":30680,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"

    Meet these requirements in non-leased spaces.\r\nTo earn an additional point, also measure environmental parameters in all leased spaces.<\/p>

    WELL Core projects where non-leased space represents 40% or more of total project area may pursue the additional point without achieving the feature requirements in tenant spaces. Projects utilizing this pathway should include a note on the documentation required by the feature.<\/span>
    <\/p>","points":"1"}],"methods":[]},{"id":30689,"name":"Promote Air Quality Awareness","part_number":2,"points":1,"possible_points":null,"core_points":1,"possible_core_points":null,"min_points":0,"rer_points":0,"wor_points":1,"parent_part_id":null,"feature_id":18341,"note":"","slug":"2-promote-air-quality-awareness-36","note_position_override":"top","new_core_shell":null,"existing_core_shell":null,"new_occupied":null,"existing_occupied":null,"education":null,"retail":null,"mfr":null,"others":null,"photographic_verification":null,"gbd_exists":null,"hospitality":null,"assisted_living":null,"cultural_institutions":null,"public_assembly":null,"deleted_at":null,"na_alternative":0,"na_alternative_text":null,"leed_well":1,"part_prefix":"A08.2","feature_name":"Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness","parent":null,"sub_parts":[{"id":32980,"condition":"AND","part_id":30689,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":1,"name":"All Spaces","name_plural":"all"}],"space_types_excluded":[],"options":[{"id":41871,"option_order":1,"name":null,"description":"

    The air quality data measured in Part 1 of this feature is made available to occupants as follows:<\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":"

    Projects may only receive points for this part, if Part 1 is also achieved<\/p>","sub_part_id":32980,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":"

    Photographs should showcase:
    \r\n1) The display screen, webpage or application displaying air quality data. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Quantity:
    \r\n1) For display screens: at least one photograph showing the screen content and one photograph showing the location of the screen within the space.
    \r\n2) For apps or websites: at least one photograph showing signage directing occupants to the the app\/website and at least one photograph of the app\/website with the displayed data.<\/p>","verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120322,"option_id":41871,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

     Data are presented through one of the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

      \r\n\t
    1. Display screens prominently positioned at a height of {{well-unit}}3.6–5.6 ft|1.1–1.7 m{{\/well-unit}} with at least one display per {{well-unit}}5400 ft2<\/sup>|500 m2<\/sup>{{\/well-unit}} of regularly occupied space. <\/li>\r\n\t
    2. Hosted on a website or phone application accessible to occupants. Signs are present indicating where the data may be accessed at a density of at least one sign per {{well-unit}}5400 ft2<\/sup>|500 m2<\/sup>{{\/well-unit}} of regularly occupied space.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120323,"option_id":41871,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

      Data presented include one of the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        \r\n\t
      1. Concentrations of the parameters measured.<\/li>\r\n\t
      2. Qualitative results of air quality (e.g., colored-coded levels). <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120324,"option_id":41871,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

        Data are updated at least once every 15 minutes.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":2,"name":"On-site Photographs","chinese_name":"\u73b0\u573a\u62cd\u7167","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null},{"id":6,"name":"Letter of Assurance \u2013 Owner","chinese_name":"\u4fdd\u8bc1\u4e66 \u2013 \u4e1a\u4e3b","is_auditable":0,"scale_type":"Shareable","note":"Project teams should complete all fillable fields in the PDF for LOA approval."}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33103,"part_id":30689,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"

        Meet these requirements in non-leased spaces. Projects that do not contain regularly occupied spaces in non-leased spaces must have a minimum of one display screen or sign per building. Data displays must be placed in tenant-accessible areas or otherwise be made available to tenants.<\/p>","points":null}],"methods":[]}],"ihmes":[],"sdgs":[{"id":3,"name":"3: Good Health and Well-being","max_points":0},{"id":9,"name":"9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure","max_points":0},{"id":17,"name":"17: Partnerships for the Goals","max_points":0}]}